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Oregon Capital Punishment Laws
More Information on Capital Punishment Laws
| Code Section | 137.080, et seq.; 137.473; 161.295, et seq.; 163.105, 163.150 |
| Is Capital Punishment Allowed? | Yes |
| Effect of Defendant's Incapacity | Prohibits death penalty |
| Minimum Age | 14 |
| Available for Crimes Other than Homicide? | None |
| Definition of Capital Homicide | In determining aggravating circumstances, court shall consider any evidence received during proceeding; presentence report; any other relevant evidence court deems trustworthy and reliable |
| Method of Execution | Lethal injection |
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